Chapter 18

Front 1

What is an oligomer?

Back 1

A short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a polymer

Front 2

Oligomers are often referred to as _____.

Back 2

Prepolymer

Front 3

Oligomers have a consistency that is _____.

Back 3

Gel like

Front 4

The chemical family of urethanes is known for _____.

Back 4

High abrasion resistance and durability

Front 5

UV gels can be _____ to file.

Back 5

Easy

Front 6

Viscosity is a measurement of the _____.

Back 6

Thickness or thinness of a liquid

Front 7

What are the most common types / colors of resin used with UV gel applications?

Back 7

Clear, pink, and white

Front 8

Which type of UV gel is used to add more of an arch and curve to the fingernail?

Back 8

UV building gel

Front 9

Pigmented UV gels can be _____.

Back 9

Building gels or self-leveling gels.

Front 10

UV gel polish can have a _____ gel applied over then after curing.

Back 10

Gloss

Front 11

What are some common alternate terms for UV gloss gels?

Back 11

Sealing gels, Finishing gels, or shine gels

Front 12

Pink and white UV gels can be formulated in a variety of colors, viscosities, and _____.

Back 12

Opacities

Front 13

It is recommended that you use _____ brushes for UV gel application.

Back 13

Flat bristled

Front 14

It is recommended that you use a _____ abrasive for natural nail preparation during a UV gel application.

Back 14

Medium

Front 15

It is recommended that you use a _____ buffer for finishing work during a UV gel application.

Back 15

Fine

Front 16

If the client has flat fingernails, building will be easiest when done with a _____ UV building gel.

Back 16

Thicker

Front 17

If the client has fingernails that have an arch and curve, then a _____ gel is recommended.

Back 17

Self-leveling

Front 18

A UV lamp is also known as a _____.

Back 18

UV bulb

Front 19

What wattage is our standard of a UV lamp?

Back 19

6 watt, 7 watt, or 9 Watt

Front 20

UV light is found in sunlight, tanning lamps, and _____.

Back 20

Full-spectrum lamps

Front 21

The amount of UV light produced by a UV lamp is referred to in terms of _____.

Back 21

Intensity

Front 22

A typical UV lamp will stay blue for _____.

Back 22

Several years

Front 23

UV lamps must be changed _____.

Back 23

Two or three times a year

Front 24

The most common UV lamp on the market is the _____.

Back 24

9 watt lamp

Front 25

Soft UV gels are typically removed with _____.

Back 25

Acetone

Front 26

When performing the pre-service procedure, you generally must allow your implements to soak for _____ in the disinfection container.

Back 26

10 minutes

Front 27

When preparing your station for a UV gel service, where should the client's arm cushion be placed?

Back 27

In the middle of the manicure table

Front 28

What should never be stored in the drawer of the manicure table?

Back 28

Used materials

Front 29

During the post service procedure, what do you do next after recommending retail products to the client?

Back 29

Escort the client to the front desk

Front 30

when cleaning the clients nails and removing the existing polish before a UV gel application, it is recommended that you start with the _____.

Back 30

Little finger on the right hand

Front 31

when performing a one color UV gel application, it is recommended that you leave a _____ gap around the cuticle and sidewall area of the fingernail.

Back 31

3/16 of an inch

Front 32

when applying the UV gel onto the fingernail during a one color UV gel application, it is recommended that you _____ the gel onto the nail.

Back 32

Gently brush

Front 33

How long should the clients nails cure under the UV light after a one color UV gel application?

Back 33

The length of time determined by the manufacturer

Front 34

What can be use to remove the inhibition layer after the second layer of UV gel is added?

Back 34

The manufacturer's cleanser, acetone, or alcohol

Front 35

after the gloss gel has cured and the inhibition layer has been removed, the next step in the one color UV gel application procedure is to _____.

Back 35

Apply nail oil

Front 36

when performing a two color UV gel application, what is the next step after pushing back the eponychium and removing cuticle from the nail plate?

Back 36

Clean and dehydrate the nail

Front 37

When using tips with UV gels, if the curve of the tip does not match the curve of the fingernail the tip can _____.

Back 37

Cracked lengthwise down the center

Front 38

when performing a two color UV gel application, you create what is known as the _____ when you apply a coat of white gel over the tip and along the side walls of the fingernail.

Back 38

Smile line

Front 39

In general, the more opaque gels have _____ viscosities.

Back 39

Thinner

Front 40

Less opaque pigmented gels are applied _____ the first coat of building gel.

Back 40

Before

Front 41

When applying UV gel over forms, clear plastic forms can be used to allow UV light to _____ from the underside.

Back 41

Penetrate

Front 42

It is important to avoid excessive filing of gel enhancements because it can result in _____ of the enhancement.

Back 42

Cracking that begins at the side walls

Front 43

when applying UV gel over a monomer and polymer enhancement, the use of buffing or cuticle oil when shaping the monomer and polymer enhancement before the job application is _____.

Back 43

Not recommended